2023 Changes for Dry Suit use in PADI Programs
What are the 2023 Changes to PADI Drysuit training? Here are 10 interactive questions to help you get to grips with the new standards.
Standards in the PADI Dry Suit Diver course, Dry Suit Adventure Dive and the use of dry suits in all PADI programs have been updated
What are the new changes?
Well, instead of me telling you. How about a Quiz?
I’m guessing that you’ve already seen some updates about this
– But how much do you actually know?
You can have fun guessing, and at the same time update yourself.
Be ready for your next course!
Good luck!
When do the changes to PADI Dry Suit programs come into effect?
1st June 2023
What is the minimum Instructor qualification required on any PADI program where a student has never used a drysuit before?
PADI Drysuit specialty instructor
What level of supervision is required on a PADI Drysuit Specialty Course?
Direct Supervision from the course instructor
What courses are affected by these changes?
- PADI Drysuit Specialty Course
- PADI Drysuit Adventure Dives
- Any PADI Program where a student uses a Drysuit
Do Certified Assistants need to hold a Drysuit specialty certification?
- Yes! If they are to assist on any PADI Drysuit training program
What is the Instructor to Student ratio for the PADI Drysuit Specialty Course?
Directly supervise student divers at a maximum ratio of 6:1. Two additional students may be added with a certified assistant to a maximum of eight students.
Can a Certified Assistant conduct any part of the PADI Drysuit specialty course?
Yes! Once all skills have been mastered, including removal and replacement of the scuba unit at the surface, a Certified Assistant may directly supervise a maximum of 2 divers (2:1) for the remainder of the dive.
The safety stop requirement does not have to be assessed by the instructor prior to certified assistant direct supervision.
Can I still combine the PADI Dry Suit Course with the PADI Open Water Course?
Yes!
Although, the Instructor must hold the PADI Dry Suit Specialty Instructor certification.
Also:
The Student diver must be concurrently enrolled in a PADI Dry Suit Specialty Course.
OR
Student divers must complete the confined
water Dry Suit Orientation before open water dives and must be directly supervised by the instructor at a maximum ratio of 6:1 on all open water dives.
What is the ascent rate required when using a Drysuit?
9 metres/15 feet per minute
If a student diver or a participant wants to use a dry suit during any PADI course or program, what requirements must be met?
They need to meet ONE of the following:
- Be enrolled in a PADI Drysuit Diver speciality course
- Already have a PADI Dry Suit Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another training organisation)
- Provide proof of at least four dives in a dry suit in conditions comparable to those to be used during training.
- With a PADI Dry Suit Specialty Instructor, complete the Dry Suit Orientation and Dry Suit Adventure Dive prior to the course/program.
How did you get on?
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